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Not only am I a fractional CMO, I am your strategic bridge between human intent and AI execution 🤝 I’m certified with Google AI and I’m an expert at Claude Cowork and Claude Code If your business is doing $1M+, but your growth has hit a ceiling, you don’t have a talent problem. You have a "Human Glue" problem, the manual, repetitive, and fragile processes that require your best people to act like data-entry clerks just to keep the lights on. I am Mike Volkin. I am a Business Modernizer. I help CEOs and Founders replace operational chaos with autonomous AI pipelines. With a track record of building, scaling, and exiting six companies, I don't just "implement AI tools", I engineer enterprise value. 🏢Why Mid-Market CEOs hire me: Margin Protection: I identify the "invisible leaks" where manual labor is eating your profits. We replace $150k/year administrative overhead with $50/month automation loops. The Founder’s Exit: Most companies aren't sellable because the "system" is in the founder's head. I document and automate your tribal knowledge, turning your business into a turnkey asset. Operational Speed: I build "Centralized AI Knowledge Bases" where your team can find any answer in 5 seconds, not 5 hours. Battle-Tested Leadership: As an Army veteran, I bring military-grade precision to your tech stack. We modernize without breaking what’s already working. 🥇My "Modernization" Framework: The AI Readiness Audit: A deep dive into your current marketing and operations tech stack to find your biggest automation opportunities. The Automation Roadmap: A strategic blueprint for replacing "Human Glue" with autonomous AI agents. Deployment & Governance: Building and overseeing the implementation of custom AI workflows that run 24/7 with 0% error rates. 🚫What I am NOT: I am not a generalist developer or a "prompt engineer." I am a fractional AI and automation strategist for CEOs who realize that "doing things the way we've always done them" is the fastest way to become a dinosaur. Skills: -AI Strategy & Consulting -Business Process Automation -Fractional Chief AI Officer (CAIO) -Business Process Mapping -Operations Management -Generative AI Implementation -Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) -Workflow Optimization -Exit Strategy & Sellability -No-Code Automation (Make, Zapier) 🦸Strategic Fractional CMO: Bridging Marketing & Modern Operations Most companies don't have a marketing problem—they have a "Leaky Bucket" problem. They spend thousands on traffic only for those leads to die in a manual, fragmented sales process. As a Fractional CMO with six successful exits, I don't just focus on top-of-funnel vanity metrics. I focus on Revenue Operations (RevOps). I modernize your entire marketing department by integrating AI and automation into your sales funnels, ensuring that every dollar spent on growth is captured by a high-efficiency machine. When I step in as your Fractional CMO, I take full ownership of your growth strategy and the systems that power it. From architecting AI-driven lead nurturing sequences to optimizing your CAC/LTV ratios, I ensure your marketing isn't just a "cost center," but a predictable, scalable asset. I provide the high-level leadership of a full-time executive at a fraction of the cost, allowing your company to modernize its growth engine while you stay focused on the big picture.

Top 1% Expert-Vetted Freelancer. I have a PhD in Computer Science (AI & Machine Learning) and I am a physician. I build custom AI systems with proprietary and public data, including creation of novel datasets and state-of-the-art models. * After a 30-minute to 1-hour initial meeting, I'll craft a clearly written report outlining a unique AI strategy for your project. * For long-term engagements, I implement AI solutions end-to-end, including data collection, data cleaning, novel model design, model implementation and training in Python, and iteration on the modeling and data strategy to achieve excellent performance. * One of my specialties is creating custom models for proprietary datasets, including images, videos, audio recordings, and domain-specific data. Book a 30-minute consultation with me to get immediate answers about your AI project: - How can you leverage AI in your organization? - What kind of AI do you need to solve a particular problem? - Should you use a model like ChatGPT/Claude or do you need a custom model? - What modeling strategy should you use? - How should you collect and annotate data? - How much data will you need? - How should you measure performance? After a consultation I’ll craft a clearly-written report outlining an AI strategy for your project. Specialties: Healthcare AI: I am an expert in healthcare AI, with a unique background that blends clinical understanding from my MD, deep technical expertise from my AI PhD, and business experience. I have completed 100+ engagements across medical specialties including radiology, dermatology, cardiology, mental health, family medicine, surgery, dentistry, physical therapy, women’s health, pediatrics, nutrition, and neurology. I have created datasets and custom models for diverse forms of biomedical data including x-rays, CTs, MRIs, clinical photographs, patient videos, medical audio, medical notes, EHR data, insurance claims, omics data, and more. Computer Vision: I create custom AI models for 2D images, 3D images, and videos on proprietary datasets. I am excited about projects from multiple industries including healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, and agriculture. I have extensive experience with classification, object detection, segmentation, and keypoint detection, to identify and localize abnormalities or features of interest. I developed the first machine learning model in the world to predict multiple abnormalities simultaneously from a CT scan. For a dermatology practice, I built the first CV model to predict Fitzpatrick skin type, pigmentation, redness, and wrinkle severity (mean accuracy 85%)—now a core model at Kesty AI. Artificial Intelligence R&D: I have led multiple AI research projects across industry and academia. I have developed novel AI methods, including HiResCAM, a convolutional neural network explanation method with mathematical guarantees. I have published original research across multiple areas of AI, including computer vision, natural language processing, explainable AI, expert systems, and applied AI. My research papers have been cited over 1,000 times. My healthcare AI blog Glass Box has over 700,000 readers from 185 countries. Natural Language Processing (NLP): I have a deep understanding of large language models (LLMs) like Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, and Llama. I have leveraged Transformers and other NLP techniques for numerous applications, including customized chatbots, medical note generation, and structured information extraction. Advising Entrepreneurs: Before focusing on AI consulting, I spent seven years as the founder of a health AI startup. I led my previous company from concept to deployed B2B SaaS product serving medical practices. Our AI history-taking assistant and AI scribe saved clinicians 2+ hours daily. I managed engineering teams of 5-10 (60+ contributors), secured two U.S. patents, and raised competitive grant funding. I enjoy working with entrepreneurs and discussing pitch decks, fundraising, customer discovery, designing an MVP, and evaluating the ROI of an AI product. If you’d like to talk with me about your AI project, please feel free to send me a message or book a consultation using the link on my profile.

I’ve reviewed 1000s of startup decks, 10+ years of experience in VC in USA in various roles: VC Partner, Head of Investor Relations, 2x founder. I think like an investor, structure like a consultant, write like a strategist, design like a pro. I work with VC, PE funds, startups and businesses of all stages on: 🔴 Sharpening and writing investor narratives that cut through the noise - pitch decks, memos, onepagers and investor materials 🔴 Design that is not decoration. It is hierarchy and intent, and a spark of magic ✨ - Branding, materials design, visual language My CORE PRINCIPLES in investor materials: - Sharp positioning, avoid generics. “Backing exceptional founders who drive innovation” 🤢 must go - Assume people don’t read, they scan. Cut text, use tight bullets, numbers, logos and highlights - Lead with traction, team track record, tangible insights. That is what actually sells My PROCESS: - Materials revision, discovery call with founders - Writing or refining content, iteration-review loops - Polish with professional design after content is set OR - Pitch deck review consultation with honest, practical feedback. Book in my profile 🔴 I maintain relationships with VCs, debt lenders, and family offices and selectively refer aligned deal flow. I am a registered broker-dealer in the USA. I can also lead your fundraising / investor relations if we align. About me: - founder at prophet.partners, investor relations studio - Ex-VC partner at Starta VC & accelerator in NYC ($50M AUM across fund I, fund II, 150+ portfolio companies) - Harvard University: Management in Innovation & Technology executive program - VC Lab: fundraising program for emerging VC fund managers Expertise in: VC, funds, B2C, B2B, SaaS, Consumer, DTC, hardware, apps, deeptech AI, PE deals, venture credit, real estate and more Let’s connect, I’d love to hear your story and see how I can add value.

I am a professional and hard-working seamstress with many years of experience. Making items from scratch or from a pattern. Experienced Sample Sewer and Pattern Maker. I specialize in small to medium production runs. If you are a startup business creating prototypes or are expanding your business and increasing your stock levels do not hesitate to get in touch. Specialized in Women’s clothes, girl/kid’s dresses, lingerie. I offer the following services, but by all means don't hesitate to ask for services not listed: -Pattern Making -Pattern Grading -Sample Making and Prototypes (Cutting and Sewing- depends on the project.) - Consultation - Custom-made women’s clothes - Hand-made Embroidery - Seamstress I'm really excited to work with you and create high-quality products.

Founders often know their idea, but lenders, investors, and the market evaluate businesses — not ideas. Turning an idea into a business requires more than a pitch deck or written summary. It requires a clear business model, realistic assumptions, sound financial projections, defined funding requirements, and a practical path from concept to launch. I work with founders on early-stage business planning. I help clients think through the entire business opportunity: the market, business model, startup costs, funding requirements, go-to-market strategy, financial assumptions, and practical next steps. When you work with me, you work directly with me from start to finish. I do not pass your project to a team or junior associate. I can help you refine your idea and vision, then work collaboratively with you to prepare and document: • Business plans and executive summaries • Startup financial models, budgets, and projections • Cash flow forecasts and funding requirements • Profitability, break-even, and pricing analysis • Market research and opportunity evaluation • Go-to-market strategy and customer/channel planning • Business model development and assumption testing • SBA, commercial lending, and investor funding preparation • Review of legal structure options for discussion with your attorney or CPA I have more than 35 years of experience as a CFO, senior finance executive, business consultant, and advisor, along with more than 10 years as an adjunct professor of business and finance. As a published author on business and finance topics, I have also spent considerable time explaining practical business concepts in a way entrepreneurs can understand and apply. I can help you communicate with lenders and potential investors by presenting the information they want, expect, and need to evaluate your business. If you believe this type of guidance could help you move your business idea forward, I would welcome the opportunity to have a conversation and learn more about what you are building. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My hourly rate is $100 an hour, but fixed rate projects are available when scope and deliverables are clearly defined. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Most brands don't have a content problem, they have a conversion problem. They're posting AI videos that look good but don't drive clicks, engagement, or sales. The output I deliver is the kind of work studios used to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars and months of production on. I produce it in hours, for a fraction of the cost, and it's built to perform, not just impress. That's where I come in. I help brands turn ideas into high-performing AI video ads, TikTok Shop product videos, UGC-style content, and short-form ads designed to convert across TikTok, Instagram Reels, Meta, and YouTube Shorts. -WHAT I CREATE • AI video ads for TikTok, Meta, and YouTube • AI UGC ads (creator-style, natural, high-converting content) • TikTok Shop video ads & short-form product ads (Reels, Shorts, TikTok • AI product videos & eCommerce ad creatives • AI spokesperson & avatar videos (HeyGen-style) • SaaS explainer videos & app demo videos • AI social media content & digital marketing videos -WHY MY VIDEOS PERFORM Most AI-generated videos fail because they: • Look generic or robotic • Miss strong hooks • Ignore platform behavior • Focus on visuals instead of performance I combine AI video creation + performance marketing + storytelling to produce videos that: ✔ Capture attention in the first 1–3 seconds ✔ Feel native to TikTok, Instagram, and Meta ads ✔ Communicate value quickly and clearly ✔ Drive engagement, clicks, and conversions Because brands don’t scale from “nice visuals” — they scale from creative that performs. -MY PROCESS I handle the full process from concept to final delivery: • Creative strategy & ad concept development • Scriptwriting & hook creation • AI video generation (UGC, product, cinematic) • AI voiceover & audio production • Video editing, captions, and motion design • Optimization for paid ads and social media platforms -TOOLS & AI WORKFLOW AI Video: Veo3, Sora, Runway, Kling, Pika AI Avatars: HeyGen, Synthesia Voice: ElevenLabs Image Creation: Midjourney, Leonardo AI Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, CapCut --INDUSTRIES I WORK WITH • eCommerce & Shopify brands • TikTok Shop sellers • SaaS & tech startups • Coaches & digital product creators • Marketing agencies & content teams • Beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and consumer brands --WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ✔ High-converting video ads ✔ Scroll-stopping hooks ✔ Clean, realistic AI visuals ✔ Platform-optimized content (TikTok, Meta, YouTube) ✔ Fast turnaround & clear communication ✔ Performance-focused creative strategy --WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME • AI Video Ads Creator + Strategist (not just an editor) • Strong understanding of TikTok Ads & Meta Ads • Experience with UGC, product ads & short-form content • Focus on results: CTR, engagement, and conversions • Scalable AI video production systems -LET’S WORK If you’re looking for AI video ads, UGC content, or short-form videos that actually drive results — not just views Send me a message. Let’s build video ads that convert. AI video ads specialist, AI UGC video creator, AI short-form video ads, AI TikTok ads creator, AI Instagram Reels video creator, AI Meta ads video expert, AI YouTube Shorts creator, AI high-converting video ads, AI performance marketing video creator, AI social media ads video, AI paid social video content, AI conversion video ads, AI direct response video ads specialist, AI ad creative production, AI vertical video ads, AI content creator, AI influencer video content, AI product video creator, AI eCommerce video ads, AI product showcase video specialist, AI commercial video creator, AI marketing campaign video, AI digital marketing video creator, AI video marketing expert, AI video production specialist, AI video editor, AI video generator, AI video production services, AI video editing services, AI ad video editor, AI social video ads creator, AI video strategy expert, AI video ads consultant, AI short video ads creator, AI reels video editor, AI app demo video creator, AI SaaS explainer video creator, AI startup video ads, AI landing page video, AI lead generation video, AI funnel video ads, AI VSL creator, AI video sales letter creator, AI testimonial video creator, AI case study video creator, AI storytelling video production, AI cinematic ad production, AI engaging video content, AI scroll-stopping video creator, AI hook video creator, AI scriptwriting video ads, AI voiceover video creator, AI avatar video creator, AI spokesperson video creator, AI talking head video AI, AI faceless video creator, AI YouTube automation video, AI content automation video, AI bulk video creation, AI video scaling content, AI creative director for video ads, AI brand video creator, AI lifestyle video ads, AI social media marketing video, AI paid ads video creator, AI commercial ads specialist, AI product demo video creator, AI influencer & UGC ads creator, AI realistic video ads, AI cinematic storytelling video creator, AI performance video ads creator,